Gamla stan is the "old town" of Stockholm and dates back to the 13th century. With it's cobbled streets, narrow alleys and old architecture, it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It also boasts the Royal Palace, where you can watch the daily changing of the guards ceremony.
Once known as the "slum" of Stockholm, the island of Södermalm is now home to some of the most popular neighborhoods in the city. Try out craft beers from a micro brewery in trendy SoFo, go shopping along the Götgatan street, or find a beach and go for a swim.
The Vasa Musem is the most visited museum in all of Scandinavia. Home to the only fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged. The warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, and remained on the bottom of the sea for 333 years.